Real Madrid Would Rather Sell Arsenal Target Khedira Than Let Premier League Rivals Have Di Maria

Real Madrid have reportedly told Manchester United that they would rather do business with rivals Arsenal as both clubs continue to try and sign high profile pair Angel Di Maria and Sami Khedira, respectively, according to Spanish newspaper Marca.

Both players have been tipped to leave the Beranbeu this summer with Arsenal leading the chase to land Khedira, whilst United and French giants Paris Saint Germain battle it out for Di Maria.

However, it is reported that while Madrid would be willing to allow the German international leave, Di Maria’s future is apparently much more complex.

The report claims that “if Madrid decides to raise funds for new acquisitions, it’s more likely they would sell the German, especially if he is not willing to renew… In fact, in England they are convinced that Arsenal will buy him for around 30 million euros and that the deal is almost closed.”

Khedira has just one year remaining on his current deal in the Spanish capital, and is thought to be keen on securing a move away from the club this summer rather than commit to a fresh extension.

The article does nod to United’s former interest in Khedira, but fails to mention their pursuit of Di Maria, instead hinting that PSG are leading the chase for the Argentine star.